Indian Subcontinent Birds
44 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
Andaman Teal
Anas albogularis
Discover the Andaman Teal (Anas albogularis), a unique duck species endemic to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and conservation status.
37-47 cm
1,581
Duck-like Birds
Critically Endangered
baers pochard
Aythya baeri
Learn about the rare Baer's Pochard (Aythya baeri). Discover its physical traits, habitat, diet, and the critical conservation status of this diving duck.
43-46 cm
2,732
Duck-like Birds
Least Concern
baikal teal
Sibirionetta formosa
Learn about the Baikal Teal (Anas formosa), a stunning East Asian duck. Discover its unique facial patterns, migratory habits, diet, and conservation status.
36-43 cm
2,674
Duck-like Birds
Bar-headed Goose
Anser indicus
Discover the Bar-headed Goose (Anser indicus), one of the world's highest-flying birds. Learn about its unique grey and white plumage, habitat, and incredible migration.
71-76 cm
1,500
Duck-like Birds
Least Concern
black necked grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
Discover the black-necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis). Learn about its unique plumage, diet, habitat, and migratory patterns in this comprehensive guide.
28-34 cm
3,161
Duck-like Birds
Least Concern
common goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Learn about the Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula). Discover its unique golden eyes, diving habits, nesting behavior, and tips for birdwatchers.
40-50 cm
2,540
Duck-like Birds
Least Concern
common moorhen
Gallinula chloropus
Learn about the Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), a medium-sized water bird. Explore its habitat, diet, migration patterns, and unique physical traits.
32-35 cm
3,856
Duck-like Birds
common pochard
Aythya ferina
Learn all about the Common Pochard (Aythya ferina). Discover its physical traits, habitat, diet, and why this diving duck is a favorite for birdwatchers.
42-49 cm
2,536
Duck-like Birds
Common Shelduck
Tadorna tadorna
Discover the Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna), a striking waterfowl species. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, breeding habits, and expert birdwatching tips.
58-71 cm
1,628
Duck-like Birds
common teal
Anas crecca
Learn about the Common Teal (Anas crecca), the smallest dabbling duck in Europe. Discover its physical traits, habitat, diet, and behavior in our expert guide.
34-38 cm
2,243
Duck-like Birds
Cotton Pygmy-goose
Nettapus coromandelianus
Discover the Cotton Pygmy-goose (Nettapus coromandelianus), one of the world's smallest ducks. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and unique nesting behaviors.
26-33 cm
1,498
Duck-like Birds
eurasian coot
Fulica atra
Discover the Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra). Learn about its physical features, unique lobed feet, habitat, diet, and behavior in our comprehensive guide.
36-42 cm
2,510
Duck-like Birds
Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
Discover the Eurasian Wigeon (Mareca penelope). Learn about this distinct duck's physical appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
42-52 cm
1,576
Duck-like Birds
Falcated Duck
Mareca falcata
Discover the Falcated Duck (Mareca falcata), a unique waterfowl species. Learn about its distinct appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
46-54 cm
1,561
Duck-like Birds
ferruginous duck
Aythya nyroca
Learn about the Ferruginous Duck (Aythya nyroca), a medium-sized diving duck known for its rich mahogany color and white undertail. Explore its habitat and diet.
38-42 cm
2,577
Duck-like Birds
Fulvous Whistling-duck
Dendrocygna bicolor
Discover the Fulvous Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna bicolor). Learn about its unique cinnamon plumage, whistling calls, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.
45-53 cm
1,561
Duck-like Birds
great crested grebe
Podiceps cristatus
Discover the Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus), famous for its elaborate mating dance, striking head plumes, and expert diving skills in freshwater lakes.
46-51 cm
3,765
Duck-like Birds
greater scaup
Aythya marila
Learn about the Greater Scaup (Aythya marila), a medium-sized diving duck. Explore its habitat, diet, physical appearance, and behavior in our expert guide.
42-51 cm
2,369
Duck-like Birds
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Discover the Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this expert guide.
64-81 cm
1,518
Duck-like Birds
Greylag Goose
Anser anser
Discover the Greylag Goose (Anser anser). Learn about this iconic waterfowl's physical appearance, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in our comprehensive bird guide.
74-91 cm
1,738
Duck-like Birds
Least Concern
indian spot billed duck
Anas poecilorhyncha
Discover the Indian Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha). Learn about its unique red-spotted bill, freshwater habitats, diet, and behavior in the wild.
58-63 cm
4,707
Duck-like Birds